USA Today: on Gun Control

Deval Patrick: Rejected Ruby Ridge task force recommendations

Tom Steyer: I will declare gun violence a public health epidemic

Matt Bevin: Culture of violence, like zombie shows, cause mass shootings

In a radio interview, the Kentucky Republican said new laws aren't the solution to violence, but addressing a "culture of death" in media is the start. "It starts with everything from the type of entertainment that we focus on," Bevin said. "What's the most popular topic that seems to be in every cable television network. Television shows are all about, what? Zombies! I don't get it ... that's what we are."

Bevin added that violent shows are morphing the minds of young, impressionable children. "When a culture is surrounded by, inundated by, rewards things that celebrate death, whether it is zombies in television shows, the number of abortions ... there's a thousand justifications for why we do this," Bevin said.

Eric Swalwell: Ban assault weapons and buy back as many as possible

Gary Johnson: Carrying guns reduces crime and mass shootings

Gary Johnson: Discuss keeping guns away from mentally ill

Rick Perry: Welcomes NRA with a video of him using semi-automatic rifle

Dubbed "gun day" by supporters and opponents alike, the parade of votes came as thousands of members of the National Rifle Association attended the group's annual convention in Houston. Gov. Rick Perry welcomed convention attendees with a video of him taking target practice using a semi-automatic rifle.

The 12 approved gun bills must all clear final, procedural votes before heading to the state Senate. A Democratic parliamentary point of order managed to shoot down just one, a bill that would have allowed the use of a concealed handgun license as valid proof of identity--even though obtaining such licenses requires a background check that's not necessary to get driver licenses.

Van Taylor: Proposed bill to allow gun license as form of ID

Dubbed "gun day" by supporters and opponents alike, the parade of votes came as thousands of members of the National Rifle Association attended the group's annual convention in Houston.

The 12 approved gun bills must all clear final, procedural votes before heading to the state Senate. A Democratic parliamentary point of order managed to shoot down just one, a bill by Rep. Van Taylor, R-Plano, that would have allowed the use of a concealed handgun license as valid proof of personal identification--even though obtaining such licenses requires a background check that's not necessary to get driver licenses and many other forms of ID.

Donald Trump: I am against gun control

In his CPAC speech, Trump sounded many themes popular with Republican conservatives. "I am pro-life," he said. "I am against gun control."

And in one of his biggest applause lines, Trump vowed to end the nation's health care law: "I will fight to end Obamacare and replace it with something that makes sense for people in business and not bankrupt the country." Trump also pledged not to raise taxes if elected.